Study Material: II Corinthians 10:3-53 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Today’s Teaching:Sitting in a room knee to chest with people running from the brutal war that was being fought in Monrovia, we heard the wincing sound of something like a faint whistle that got louder and louder until it landed raging lights and sparks. It was a mortal shell that had dropped on the house next to ours; and the zinc roof of that house was shredded like the carrots and cucumbers used to garnish beautiful dishes. That my dears, was the sound and the look of war.

Residents of developed countries are mostly clueless when it comes to war. We praise God for that. May less and less people experience war in Jesus’ name. But those who are unfamiliar with war are excused because they do not know it. It is not at their doorsteps. But Christians should be familiar. Unfortunately, many ‘church-goers’ who worship on Sundays, or even go to Bible study on weekdays, are far removed from the knowledge of warfare. That is inexcusable. Why? Because Christians are in battle every day.

Whether we like it or not, we are at war. It is a spiritual warfare; and it is not fought in the flesh (v3). The location of that fight is in the mind (v4-5). The devil has his agents on duty warring to ensure that they place the wrong thoughts, emotions and perceptions in your heart and mind. The only solution is Jesus Christ. The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still (Ex 14:14 NIV).

Take Home Lesson: You are in the middle of battles whether or not you choose to believe or accept it. You cannot see most of them, but you are living the results of them.

Homework: Ask God to fight every battle for you – the seen and unseen ones.